USE FIREWORKS BUDGET FOR ‘YOLANDA’ VICTIMS

A waste and pollution watchdog has called on local governments, private companies and individual revelers to divert money to be spent for fireworks and firecrackers to relief and rehabilitation efforts in areas ravaged by Super Typhoon Yolanda. The EcoWaste Coalition made the call after Makati City cancelled its annual New Year’s Eve countdown featuring live performances and a fabulous fireworks display as announced by Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay. “Government and corporate organizers should take their cue from Makati City and drop plans to hold fireworks spectacles in deference to the victims of monster Typhoon Yolanda,” said Aileen Lucero, national coordinator, EcoWaste Coalition.